Film Review – ontheedgeofeverything

Netflix’s ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ is not for the faint of heart

October 8, 2025

When Netflix initially aired its first installment of its ‘Monster’ series, the monster in question was Jeffrey Dahmer. The second installment depicted the Menendez brothers as the monsters, and quite recently, the third installment premiered, with Ed Gein as the monster. If you’ve never watched the Monster series, allow me to fill you in; essentially, … More Netflix’s ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ is not for the faint of heart

Have you seen “Bullitt”?

June 20, 2025

Yesterday’s post discussing The Westdale Theatre in Hamilton, Ontario, serves as a more than adequate segue to introduce today’s post; my parents and I went to the Westdale to see Bullitt because my dad is a fan, and today, we will be talking about the movie in question. I had never heard of this film … More Have you seen “Bullitt”?

If you’re a NASCAR fan, you need to watch “Earnhardt”

June 10, 2025

NASCAR and motorsports have been part of my life for as long as I can remember, thanks to my dad. He has a passion for mechanics, motorsports, classic cars and pulling tractors, to name a few, and he had me in his cars as soon as I was old enough when I was a kid. … More If you’re a NASCAR fan, you need to watch “Earnhardt”

Here’s why ‘Thunderbolts*’ is so much more than a Marvel movie

May 17, 2025

I wouldn’t consider myself someone who is an avid watcher of Marvel, or superhero, films. I’ve seen a handful, and all of them have been entertaining from what I can recall, but I have friends who have quite literally seen every Marvel film in existence, hence why I don’t classify myself as a massive Marvel … More Here’s why ‘Thunderbolts*’ is so much more than a Marvel movie

Have you seen “Alexander: The Making of a God”?

April 12, 2025

Despite how frequently I rewatch the same shows and series, every now and then, I am inspired to watch something new and, therefore, different. This instance of variety doesn’t occur terribly often, but when it does, I do my best to lean into this curiosity and allow myself to tune into something new and foreign. … More Have you seen “Alexander: The Making of a God”?

“Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb”: An enthralling watch

March 20, 2025

If I could time travel and had the opportunity to visit and tell my teenage self that I would develop an appreciation for history in the near future, I think I would have popped myself square in the teeth, without hesitation. When I was younger, I positively despised anything historical (that’s a bold assertion, but … More “Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb”: An enthralling watch

True crime documentaries: helpful or hurtful?

February 27, 2025

If you follow my blog in any capacity, it is no secret that my husband and I thoroughly enjoy watching true crime documentaries. We specifically enjoy the Netflix American Murder documentary series, and I believe we have seen all of them to date. We are almost finished watching the most recent release depicting the tragic … More True crime documentaries: helpful or hurtful?

Have you seen ‘No Woman No Try’?

January 26, 2025

It deeply saddens me to acknowledge that there is a serious lack of media productions in existence that cover rugby content. You can imagine my excitement when Netflix added a documentary about the legendary Six Nations tournament last year; while I am waiting as patiently as I can for the second installment to be added … More Have you seen ‘No Woman No Try’?

Looking for a mind-blowing documentary? Read this

December 30, 2024

I am a sucker for a good documentary. I never really used to enjoy them when I was younger as I oftentimes found them rather boring, but now that I’ve matured a wee bit and have learned to appreciate history more than I once did, I now prefer watching documentaries over most other shows, with … More Looking for a mind-blowing documentary? Read this

‘Aaron Rodgers: Enigma:’ view or vanquish?

December 21, 2024

My husband and I thoroughly enjoy watching documentaries of just about any genre, but our favourites are arguably true crime and sports documentaries. We watched a solid handful of both types via Netflix, and a couple of days ago, I notified Blaine that a new sports documentary titled Aaron Rodgers: Enigma had been added. I wouldn’t say … More ‘Aaron Rodgers: Enigma:’ view or vanquish?

Yes, you need to see Gladiator II

December 3, 2024

This past Saturday evening, my mom and visited our local theatre to see Gladiator II. I’ve seen the first, much like most people, and while my mom enjoys Medieval settings in television and film, I wouldn’t say it is necessarily her favourite. So, she was a real trooper and took one for the team because … More Yes, you need to see Gladiator II

Have you seen ‘Cursed’?

November 22, 2024

As most of my consistent readers already know, I have a borderline obsession with any television series or film depicting a Medieval setting. Anything to do with Vikings I have arguably watched at least five times through, and because I occasionally like to switch up what I’m watching, I thought I would explore Netflix a … More Have you seen ‘Cursed’?

‘This is the Zodiac Speaking’: A chilling take on one of America’s most notorious serial killers

November 16, 2024

I’ve read on more than one occasion that people who are able to relax while watching true crime productions are more than likely not terribly well mentally. Seeing as my husband and I both find watching true crime documentaries relaxing, I suppose if things do go south, at least we will be in the thick … More ‘This is the Zodiac Speaking’: A chilling take on one of America’s most notorious serial killers

Is ‘Conclave’ worth seeing?

November 8, 2024

I am a born and raised Catholic, and attending church weekly with my mom is a time we both cherish and appreciate. I would consider my mom’s faith to be a bit stronger than my own in the sense she is normally chomping at the bit to see any sort of religious movie when they’re … More Is ‘Conclave’ worth seeing?

Haven you seen ‘The Staircase’?

September 13, 2024

Without creating or causing any unnecessary concern, I think it would be appropriate on my own behalf to acknowledge that I have dedicated a solid amount of writing material toward true crime shows as of late. I’m not exactly sure of how to offer an explanation for this uptick, aside from the fact that I … More Haven you seen ‘The Staircase’?

‘The Northman’: a slow, disappointing burn

August 27, 2024

If you follow my blog to any extent, I arguably do not need to remind you of my passion and interest in all things Medieval and/or Viking. I’ve seen most television and film adaptations of Viking and Norse history, and I definitely have my favourites, but one movie I haven’t gotten around to seeing until … More ‘The Northman’: a slow, disappointing burn

‘The Murder of Laci Peterson’: a chilling Netflix documentary

August 22, 2024

My husband and I are both fans of true crime documentaries. I never used to be into them prior to meeting Blaine; he is the one who kind of spurred my interest in true crime shows and series, and without sounding like a wimp, I prefer to watch them with him as opposed to by … More ‘The Murder of Laci Peterson’: a chilling Netflix documentary

Have you seen ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’?

August 18, 2024

I recently finished watching Amazon Prime’s absolutely wild television series known as The Boys. I wasn’t entirely certain as to what to expect when I started watching it, but by the end of the fourth season (the fifth and final is being released next year), I can definitely say this show is not a superhero … More Have you seen ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’?

Unsolved Mysteries: a must-watch

August 4, 2024

Unsolved Mysteries is not, by any means, a new series. From what I could find online, the American series first debuted in 1897 and ran until 2010, and it was picked up again in 2020 with new episodes. The original creators of the show were John Cosgrove and Terry Dunn Meurer, and it originally starred … More Unsolved Mysteries: a must-watch

Have you seen ‘Instant Family’?

July 16, 2024

It seems as though evenings in which Blaine and I are able to watch a movie together without him falling asleep are becoming more and more distant as of late. I don’t mean to sound as though I am blaming him – he works long, tiring days, so it makes sense he is pooped at … More Have you seen ‘Instant Family’?

Is ‘Bridgerton’ worth the hype?

June 1, 2024

I haven’t exactly hidden my love and adoration for television series and films set in the Medieval and/or Renaissance era. From Vikings to Saxons, to Royals and Earls, I can’t get enough of this period in history, and I am rather grateful there are so many television and film productions available that take place in … More Is ‘Bridgerton’ worth the hype?

Have you seen ‘The Legend of Tarzan’?

May 23, 2024

When I took the time the other day to use my infrared sauna, I suddenly decided that instead of continuing to watch something I had previously started, I wanted to watch something entirely new. I’m not a spontaneous person whatsoever, but every now and then, I surprise myself, regardless of how mild the spontaneity is. … More Have you seen ‘The Legend of Tarzan’?

This is why you should watch ‘Baby Reindeer’

May 16, 2024

If you own or use Netflix, there is a strong probability you’ve heard something or another about a series that recently premiered titled Baby Reindeer. Categorized as a dark humour-drama-thriller mini-series, it stars Richard Gadd as Donny and Jessica Gunning as Martha. A significant detail to note is that Gadd, the lad who plays Donny, … More This is why you should watch ‘Baby Reindeer’

Have you seen ‘Unlocked: A Jail Experiment’?

May 9, 2024

My husband and I are avid watchers of true crime documentaries. Blaine likes them slightly more than I do; he will quite literally put on a serial killer special right before bed to fall asleep. I’m not entirely sure if I should be concerned about his preferences, but so far I haven’t noticed any red … More Have you seen ‘Unlocked: A Jail Experiment’?

Have you seen ‘Damsel’?

March 19, 2024

If you use Netflix, there is a strong probability you’ve heard of a recently released film titled Damsel. If you don’t use Netflix, there is still a strong chance you’ve heard something about this film because it seems to be all over social media at any given moment, based on what I’ve seen on my … More Have you seen ‘Damsel’?

Morbius: hit or miss?

March 9, 2024

I wouldn’t consider myself a tremendous fan of Marvel and superhero movies, but I do like to dabble in them here and there. I can say I have not seen most Marvel films, but out of the ones I have seen, they’re usually damn good – the special effects in particular. Blaine fell asleep quite … More Morbius: hit or miss?

If you’re a rugby fan, you need to watch ‘Six Nations: Full Contact’

February 3, 2024

I was absolutely delighted to learn that a rugby documentary was recently added to Netflix. Rugby is popular and is well-known around the world, but here in North America, I sometimes feel as though the sport is slept on a wee bit. It doesn’t garner the fans nor the attention that the NFL or NHL … More If you’re a rugby fan, you need to watch ‘Six Nations: Full Contact’

Ferrari: family over Formula One

January 30, 2024

This past weekend, I went with my mom and dad to theatres to see Ferrari. My dad is a tremendous car and motorsport buff; he has a car collection of his own, along with a pulling tractor, and between his ’55 Thunderbird, ’66 Cobra, ’69 Camaro, and my mom’s ’67 Mustang, it is safe to … More Ferrari: family over Formula One

Netflix’s American Nightmare: victim blaming at its finest

January 27, 2024

When I studied at university, I majored in English, which most of you already know, and I minored in women and gender studies. One of the key teachings we discussed in my women and gender courses was the concept of victim blaming, and if you’re unfamiliar with it, allow me to explain. Victim blaming is … More Netflix’s American Nightmare: victim blaming at its finest

If you need a laugh, watch ‘The Out-Laws’

January 15, 2024

I love me a solid comedy movie, as most people do. Laughing is always a joyous experience, and it can bring out the best in just about anybody, so it makes sense why so many of us enjoy watching the comedy genre. The issue with comedy movies as of late, however, is that most of … More If you need a laugh, watch ‘The Out-Laws’

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